Family sues after child, 5, killed in rotating restaurant
ATLANTA (AP) - The family of a 5-year-old boy killed when he became caught in a rotating Atlanta restaurant is suing the company, saying it failed to prevent a "longstanding safety hazard."
UPDATE: Trenton Police say Moses made contact with family
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Trenton Assistant Police Chief Jeff Hartline says that Tracy has made contact with her sister and advised that she is safe and sound with friends. TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Trenton Police Department…
AC/DC guitarist and co-founder dead at 64
NEW YORK (CBS News) -- Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the bawdy hard rock band AC/DC who helped create such head-banging anthems as "Highway to Hell," ''Hells Bells" and "Back in Black," has died. He was 64.…
East Ridge Christmas Parade Canceled due to weather
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Amanda C. Miller, the Community Involvement Coordinator for the City of East Ridge, says due to the threat of severe weather, lightning and high winds, the East Ridge Christmas Parade has been canceled. Miller says at this time, there…
UPDATE: Three people shot, one killed in Saturday morning shooting in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police tell News 12 that they responded to a single-vehicle crash on Roanoke Avenue. Officials say that's where officers found two people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The driver, 28-year-old Ladarius Cross, was pronounced deceased on…
Arrest in Chattanooga shooting from October
Chattanooga Police arrest a suspect for a shooting that took place in October.
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - November 18, 2017
If snow isn't enough to get you in the holiday spirit, Mannheim Steamroller will be at the Tivoli Theatre.
Bradley County officials conduct drill at Olin Plant
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The shelter in place has been lifted for Bradley County, following a drill this morning at a local manufacturing plant. Dozens of Emergency Management first responders geared up for a drill at the Olin plant in Charleston Friday…
Local credit unions participate in 'Pay it Forward Grocery Buy'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Credit unions across Tennessee united today for a "Pay it Forward Grocery Buy."
Ooltewah Student honors Houston officer killed during Harvey
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - An Ooltewah Middle School student is giving back to the Houston Texas community in a big way. Freddy Mathis says, "I can only imagine how bad it was." 13-year-old Freddy Mathis is talking about the devastation that swept…
Syndicated radio personality Robert D. Raiford dies
CHARLOTTE, NC (WDEF) - An original John Boy and Billy big Show personality has died. Robert D. Raiford was 89 years old. His career began as a radio newsman, who worked the funeral of President Kennedy for CBS. He found…
News 12 Then: Toy lead scandal of 2007 holiday season
Mattel recalled more than a million toys in the U.S. because of the paint.
Woman charged with harassment at Middle School basketball game
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A woman in Fort Payne has been charged with harassment at a basketball game. It happened at Fort Payne Middle on Thursday night. Police are not offering details on what happened. Chief Randy Bynum says…
Volkswagen woos suppliers owned by minorities and women
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen is seeking more suppliers owned by minorities or women for its lone U.S. assembly plant in Tennessee. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that the German automaker held a minority supplier trade show this week,…
EPB raising prices on television packages
“EPB is charging just enough to cover the cost of content increases.”
Senior Matters: Honor Guard of American Legion Post 95
America's debt to its military veterans can never be repaid, but with the help of volunteers like these, it may be one of the best ways to say--thank you for your service.
Tellico church gun discussion ends with an accidental shooting
when he was trying to eject the ammunition, the gun fired.
Woodmore bus crash lawsuit filed on behalf of teachers & staff
Woodmore staff suffered "acute emotional trauma"
News 12 Then: November tornado hits Kimball in 2007
This story of the community cleaning up after the tornado aired on Nov. 16, 2007
Whitfield County arrests dozens of suspects in prescription drug crackdown
The Sheriff says his officers are seeing more arrests and overdoses involving the use of prescription meds.
Chattanooga Central Wrestling Starts Fundraiser To Buy Equipment
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) Chattanooga Central Wrestling is asking for help to raise funding for their program. Donations will be used to cover the cost necessary to run a high school program. Donations will ensure that athletes get the proper equipment to…
The latest on Roy Moore case in Alabama
Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore remains defiant after new allegations of unwelcome advances toward women and teenage girls. https://t.co/Q0OtWl4cqw pic.twitter.com/5UIqUlSoUk— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) November 16, 2017 The Latest: Moore campaign site adds form to report media 3:10 p.m. The…
Inmate who walked off work release detail in Alabama found
SYLVANIA, Ala. (AP) - An inmate who escaped from a work release detail in Alabama has been found. News outlets report the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says 28-year-old Christopher Daniel Jones, of Rainsville, was found on a road in the…
Target run: Taylor Swift shocks shoppers while buying album
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Taylor Swift has left some fans shocked by dropping by a Tennessee Target store to pick up a few things, including her new album. The Nashville Tennessean reports the superstar singer chronicled her Target run through…